Kara Arundel is a Senior Education Reporter at K-12 Dive. She specializes in topics related to public education, school governance, and special education, with a keen focus on educational policy and school safety measures. Her work has been featured in notable outlets including Cybersecurity Dive, The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, and Yahoo News.
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Enrollment is stable at independent schools as public and private schools face a shrinking student population and increased competition to fill seats.
The FY27 spending bill falls undercuts the Trump administration's proposed budget, but rejects efforts to consolidate certain grant programs.
Lawmakers questioned district leaders from Chicago, San Francisco and Virginia's Loudoun County about student pronouns, gender transition and other policies.
As the formal rulemaking process moves forward, the scholarship tax credit program that launches in 2027 continues to draw both opposition and support.
California, Rhode Island and Wisconsin say the cuts are harmful. The Education Department says it remains committed to students with disabilities.
Many commenters on a proposed rule said more federal funding is needed in addition to Head Start workforce wage and benefits standards.
By: Kara Arundel, Naaz Modan
The departments of Health and Human Services and Justice will receive core special education and civil rights responsibilities under the agreements.
By: Kara Arundel
The department says the partnerships with six other federal agencies reduce federal bureaucracy. Critics claim they add confusion.
By: Kara Arundel
The agency now has 14 partnerships it says reduce federal bureaucracy. But critics argue they add confusion as federal oversight is splintered.
Critics worry it will lead to a medical approach, while supporters say the collaboration will improve outcomes.
